Headline act The 1975 played a much-anticipated gig for thousands of people at Freedom Festival this weekend.
"How's it happening, Hull?" Matt Healy shouted from the Pier Stage as the band launched into their set on Saturday night.
The leather-clad indie-pop quartet, who hail from Manchester, are set to hit number one with their self-titled debut album today (Sunday).
They had their iPhones at the ready as frontman Matt leant towards the crowd with his guitar and shook his messy outgrown mohawk.
Fans lapped up their song The City and the band said it was the first time they'd headlined a festival after successful performances at Leeds and Reading last month. "This is a very special evening for us," Matt said, before the lights went out and they were swallowed by darkness for a few minutes.
The organisers held their breath as the band strummed on their guitars and looked around nervously until the masses were once again bathed in blue light.
They handled it incredibly well and as everyone cheered it brought them closer to the audience.
It was soon time to dance as The 1975 played tracks from their new record, including Settle Down and fan favourite Girls.
Everyone from couples to young children nodded their heads, waved their arms and jumped about to the band's catchy riffs.
"We've never had a set this big before," Matt told the crowd. "So we're just going to play tracks from the album."
He spoke about today's chart show and said the lads will be pleased to get the top spot after forming the band during their school days.
"Not only are we proud of ourselves," he said. "We're proud of the fact that a band which has been together for ten years has managed to get a number one album.
"And that's because people like you care about music."
Fans were treated to the likes of Pressure, You and Robbers and spirits were lifted when the band announced they wanted see some "old school audience participation" and started playing the hits from their album.
Chocolate had everyone dancing, along with the instantly singable track Sex, as Matt took his leather jacket off and played with gusto.
The 1975 had been booked months in advanced for Freedom Festival in a stroke of genius by Howard Nicklas, a promoter at Fruit in Humber Street.
They've played in the city before and were committed to returning, but noone could have prepared themselves for a show that big.
With a blend of indie music and 80s white pop-funk, they went down a treat, and I think plenty of people owe Howard a pint.
Matt ended the gig atop the drum kit after thanking the crowd like he was at Glastonbury. It was a truly memorable performance.
"How's it happening, Hull?" Matt Healy shouted from the Pier Stage as the band launched into their set on Saturday night.
The leather-clad indie-pop quartet, who hail from Manchester, are set to hit number one with their self-titled debut album today (Sunday).
They had their iPhones at the ready as frontman Matt leant towards the crowd with his guitar and shook his messy outgrown mohawk.
Fans lapped up their song The City and the band said it was the first time they'd headlined a festival after successful performances at Leeds and Reading last month. "This is a very special evening for us," Matt said, before the lights went out and they were swallowed by darkness for a few minutes.
The organisers held their breath as the band strummed on their guitars and looked around nervously until the masses were once again bathed in blue light.
They handled it incredibly well and as everyone cheered it brought them closer to the audience.
It was soon time to dance as The 1975 played tracks from their new record, including Settle Down and fan favourite Girls.
Everyone from couples to young children nodded their heads, waved their arms and jumped about to the band's catchy riffs.
"We've never had a set this big before," Matt told the crowd. "So we're just going to play tracks from the album."
He spoke about today's chart show and said the lads will be pleased to get the top spot after forming the band during their school days.
"Not only are we proud of ourselves," he said. "We're proud of the fact that a band which has been together for ten years has managed to get a number one album.
"And that's because people like you care about music."
Fans were treated to the likes of Pressure, You and Robbers and spirits were lifted when the band announced they wanted see some "old school audience participation" and started playing the hits from their album.
Chocolate had everyone dancing, along with the instantly singable track Sex, as Matt took his leather jacket off and played with gusto.
The 1975 had been booked months in advanced for Freedom Festival in a stroke of genius by Howard Nicklas, a promoter at Fruit in Humber Street.
They've played in the city before and were committed to returning, but noone could have prepared themselves for a show that big.
With a blend of indie music and 80s white pop-funk, they went down a treat, and I think plenty of people owe Howard a pint.
Matt ended the gig atop the drum kit after thanking the crowd like he was at Glastonbury. It was a truly memorable performance.
• Pictures of The 1975 and Akala at Freedom Festival 2013
